Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. ILE Radius XL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack | Feature | ILE Radius XL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester | Durable Cordura Nylon, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas |
ILE Radius XL
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.3×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack and ILE Radius XL
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the ILE Radius XL.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; Removable on the ILE Radius XL.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; 1 on the ILE Radius XL.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the ILE Radius XL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack, and 45 accept only the ILE Radius XL.
Only the ILE Radius XL fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. ILE Radius XL: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack carries the same capacity as the ILE Radius XL (40L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Radius XL fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.